Abergavenny Chronicle

THE PLEASURE FAIR. I A RECORD NUMBER OF ATTRACTIONS. It was something like old times to see such a variety of attractions on the Fair-ground this week. Somebody must have started the rumour among the showmen that there was a lot of Sankey money at Abergavenny. Not for many years has there been such keen competition to secure a pitch on the Fairfield. Every avail- able inch of the ground was taken right up to the railings and many shows had to remain outside, some of the stuff not being unpacked. The crowd on Fair day was not particularly large and show- men generally did not reap the harvest of coppers that they probably anticipated. The principal feature of the Fair was the in- vasion of the Welsh dragons, which careered around on the scenic railways in an awe-inspiring manner and with their glassy stare hypnotised people into their luxurious insides and drew the coppers from their pockets. The victims seemed to enjoy being held to ransom by these monsters, for they lounged back with a proprietorial air of satisfaction as though they were the owners of a thousand-guinea motor-car. White s scenic railway was a rerlly gorgeous affair. It was, in its way, a work of art, and one could understand that it cost many thousands of pounds. The proud proprietor with his two-penny smile did his best to inveigle the crowd to try a few rounds with his dragons. Studt's was a keen rival, and there were several lesser lights of the roundabout world. There have probably never been so many machines on the ground, but they all seemed to do good business and contribute their share towards relieving Abergayenny of its plethora of wealth. In keeping with the times, the aerial flights were all the rage and many displayed their abilities as amateur contortionists as they tried to gather momentum along the wites. A different sensation was provided by the overhead boats, but they were no place for people with weak stomachs. Howplas were present in great pro- fusion, and this form of attraction was rather overdone. The showman may not have many novel ideas, but he is a good imitator. There did not seem to have been any brainy in- spirations since the last Fair, and members of the Attractions Association who were looking round for ideas did not find very much in the way of novelty. There was one exhibit which might have interested members of the Pig Breeding Association. This was a pig which was said to have eight legs, five ears. four eyes, two tails, two bodies and 16 cleys" (whatever they are). Underneath this announcement were the words Why worry ? One has heard the expression cs pleased as a dog with two tails," and with such a multiplication of other features as well, piggie ought to be very happy. People who go fairing are generally only con- cerned with the enjoyment of the moment, but there were ladies present ready to tell them all about their future. One man paid his sixpence willingly for the pleasure of having his hand held by the lady palmist. He was not concerned about the future, but wanted to know something I about his past, whereupon the lady promptly told him that it would not bear investigation. Then there were two fortune tellers who claimed to be Gipsy Lee. One offered Lioo if anyone could prove that she was not the one and only original. The challenge was not taken up and no one asked to look at her pedigree. The two shows, which were side by side, appeared at first sight to be rivals, but closer inspection seemed to point to the fact that both ladies were de- scended from the same genealogical tree. They might have been twins, and the only difference was that the one stuck to the old environment of a tent and the other, in keeping with pro- gressive ideas, received her patrons in a motor- cajr. Then there was our old friend Prince Samouda, the man of mystery, who can do all sorts of things except make people believe that black is white. Of course, there were the usual cheap jacks and vendors of all kinds of things who usually follow the Fair. Whether one wanted corns cured, or any other ailment attended to, these gentlemen, who have a mission in life to relieve the public of superfluities of a physical or monetary nature, were ready to do the needful. It must have got about that people in this part of the country were short of facilities for know- ing the time. At any rate there were plenty of philanthropists anxious to supply the public with watches at a nominal sum just to adver- tise the firm." The purchasers will know whether or not the watches are going they will also know that the purveyors have gone.

I THE STOCK., FAIR. There was not a very large supply at the Stock Fair, and this was particularly the case with regard to sheep and horses. Buyers were not very numerous, however, and the supply was quite equal to the demand. The trade in horses was very dear. There was a good de- mand for pitters, which made up to £100. Good carters, which were very scarce, made as much as £ 170, while cobs sold from £45 to £55, end in one instance, at any rate, £ 60 was made for an animal which was unbroken, but probably it was intended to use it as a pitter. In the sheep department cross-bred couples made up to 95s. Trade in cattle was slow, good bullocks making, up to £ 24, and store cattle selling from £ 18 to /25, while milking cows showed a downward tendency in price. Bull calves sold under the hammer at /21 ios., and a sow ard eight pigs made /28. — ♦ —

I CLAIRVOYANTE AT THE TOWN HALL. Iloina, the world-famed lady clairvoyante, will visit the Town Hall, Abergavenny, next week. She will answer any question as regards S missing friends, lost property, advice re starting j in business, etc., etc. This clever little lady will j appear in conjunction with Fred Beck's Concert Party Ye Olde Royalists," a delightful com- j bination of vocalists and entertainers. The I Company is under the direction of Dudley t Harcourt. A ±

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ABERGAVENNY POLICE COURT. I \J.!edntstby- Before Mr. F. P. J. Hanbury lin the chair), ?rr. W. 11. Routledge, C,?l, W. Williams and :\1r. H. C. Steel. All Of One Mind. Elizabeth Williams, widow, ot Lianover, was summoned for allowing 17 sheep to stray on the highway. I P.C. Ayland said that he found eight lambs and nine sheep on the highway at Lianover village on the .^rd, and found that they belonged to ts. Williams. They had strayed ior about a Jiiile, and he put them into a field. Defendant was ordered to pay costs. Caught Twice. I Jenny Emery, Cadvor Farm, Govilon, was summoned for driving a horse and trap without proper lights. P.C. Birch said he saw defendant in charge of a horse and trap with only one light, at 9.20 p.m on the 2nd. Half an hour later he saw her again without proper lights. Fined 5s., including costs. Borrowed That One. I Edith Williams, Govilon, was Summoned for riding a bicycle without a red rear light. P.C. Birch said he saw defendant at 10.15 p.m. ou the ïth, at Llanfoist. He asked her where her rear light was and she replied that she had had to borrow the front lamp at Lianover to ride home. She got on the bicycle and rode on. as she said she had a long way to go. A fine cf 5s. including costs was imposed. The Effect of a Puncture. I Sidney Grettou, of The Bryn, Penpergwm-' was summoned for riding a bicycle without lights' at Llanellen, on the i)th. P.C. Ayland said that wit en he stopped de- fendant he stated that he had lamps on his own bicycle, w'liieh been punctured, and he had to borrow another bicycle. Asked by the Bench why he could not put the lamps on, defendant said that there were no brackets on the borrowed bicycle.. Defendant was fined 5s. including cost?. I Defendant's Outburst. James Da vies, Parsonage Farm, Llsnddewi Skirrid, was summoned for riding a bicycle with- out lights on the Ross-road on the loth. The Chairman I don't know whether it is the moon or what it is, but they all seem to be doing it. Defendant asked if he might be allowed to ask a question, and,, being given permission, re- marked The law is the same for one as another?' Being assured that it was, he proceeded to ask why another man (whom he named) had not been summoned for driving a horse and trap without lights. The Chairman I have no doubt that that if he is caught he will be brought up. Defendant Why isn't that case brought for- ward ? He has carried a gun without a licence for two years, and they can't see that, but they are down on me for every paltry offence. I was had for having too much light some time ago. The Chairman You can lay information in the proper quarter. Mr. Marsh If you want to act as a common informer you need not wait until you are sum- moned yourself. Defendant continued to protest vigorously, and the Chairman remarked, You are very keen on other peolic not breaking the law, but you have broken it yourself. You ought to see that you keep all right yourself. You will be fined 5s. We very nearly made it 10s. because you have had so much to say. Defendant When I break the law I am willing to pay, but why not treat all alike ? They are paid to tell the truth and not swear a lot of lies. Defendant was told to leave the Court, and did so still protesting. I Summons Didn't Trouble The Dog. I Esther Henry was summoned for allowing a dog to be at large without a muzzle. P.C. Trigg said that on the 6th, while looking through the window at the Police Station, he saw a smooth-coated pomeranian dog without a muzzle. He went to see Mrs. Henry about it and she said that the dog ran out while the people next door were moving some furniture. Defendant had previously been cautioned, and since the summons was served the dog had been out again without a muzzle. The Chairman (Mr. Marsh), in imposing a fine of 15s., said the Bench were considering whether they should not make the fine much heavier in future cases. Three Mortis For Child Neglect. I Wm. Jones, labourer, of 4, Wyke's Yard, Court lp., Tudor-street, and his wife, Maggie Jones, were summoned for wilfully neglecting their four children, aged 10, 8, 4, and three months. Mr. L R. Jacob prosecuted for the N.S.P.C.C. Dr. Lloyd s poke to examining the children on I the uth inst. They were dirty, verminous, and badly clothed, the clothes being simply tatters. They were obviously not properly fed. The house was in a very bad state, and not fit for habitation. Mr. Marsh said the defendants could not help the state of repair of the house, though it might be a matter for action in another direction. Mr. Routledge inquired who was the owner of the house, but the information was not forth- coming. Defendant stated that he paid 3s. 6d. per week for the house. Inspector Evans, N.S.P.C.C., said that he first visited the defendants in October, 1915, when they were living at the Round House, Nantyglo, which had no roof. The man had been dis- charged from work owing to being lazy and of drunken habits. He afterwards joined the Army and was for some time at Yarmouth and Folkestone. They left Nantyglo and went to the common lodging-house at Brynmawr, and afterwards came to Abergavenny. From that time witness had paid 35 visits to their home. Witness described the deplorable condition of the children and of the house. The boy aged 10 was wearing two left boots size 9, and the baby was in an old lemon box covered with rags. There was only one room upstairs and one down. All the furniture downstairs was a broken chair, an old table and two boxes and in the one bedroom upstairs was a broken iron bedstead with half a straw mattress, and there was half a straw mattress on the floor. The only bed- clothes were old coats, very dirty. The only food in the house was tTh. of bread and ioz. of margarine. The woman said she had money, but she could not produce it. Witness went to see the man at his work, and he said All my earn- ings I gave to my wife 16s. a week pension and 36s. a week wages. I can't go out to work and attend to the home, and I don't drink as much as I used to. Witness told him that he was too lazy to work and that lie knew that lie had refused work, and added What you earn you drink, while the children at home are naked and starving." Defendant replied Give me a chance and I will do better. I have not been drinking so much lately, because I could not get it." When he told the woman what her husband had said, she replied If he gives me away I will pay him out. I will stick this knife into him when he comes home to-night." The woman gathered sticks about the fields and sold them from door to door. He never heard a woman who could use the language that she could. She was very much addicted to drink, but of late she had not been so bad. The man had always been addicted to drink, and was lazy 1 and good for nothing. He tried to make out that having been in the Army he could not work. j Witness had warned him on many occasions, but he could not do anything with him at all. In reply to the Clerk, Inspector Evans said that the woman was in a weak condition and had not been fit to look after the children for the past three months., They were both to blame, and both had been lazy, drunken, and good for nothing for years. The Chairman (Mr. Marsh) said lie had never heard a more serious case since he had been on the Bench. It was a case of heartless neglect, and it appeared that it was not for the want of money, if the man liked to work. It was not only a serious matter for the children, but a serious matter for the other children who had. to mix with them at school. The Inspector had done everything he could, and this thing had been going on for years. The man would be sentenced to three months with hard labour and the woman to three months without hard labour.

I I Abergavenny PubHc Library. I PENNY RATE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR MAINTENANCE. The quarterly meeting of the Abergavenny Public Library was heM on the 6th May, when there were present Col. Williams (chairman), Councillors W. J. Tong, F. J. Mansfield, A. C. Graham, T. A. Delafield, F. Sadler, Miss C. Price, Miss Baldwin, Dr. Glendinning, Mr. D. H. James, Rev. J. P. Millward, Mr. A. J. Duck, Mr. J. V. Owen, Mr. E. Foster. A vote of condolence on the death'of th Rev- Father Wray was passed, all rising. The financial report showed that owing to the very considerable increase in the cost of all things, the penny rate is not now sufficient to meet the expenses of the upkeep, the balance being on the adverse side for the past three years, notwithstanding that no books have been purchased. Papers and periodicals which cost about +22 JOS. in pre-war days now cost over t.tO, although the number has been reduced. Gas costs 5s. instead of 2S. lod, coke for heating 28s. 4d. per ton as against 128., and other items proportionately. At the same time it is to be regretted, in the interests of the town generally, that a penny rate does not yield as much as formerly, by between /4 and !5 per annum. It was decided, in the interests of the book depart- ment, to make a general appeal to philanthropic institutions and persons to help in keeping this department up to date. With reference to the files of the Chronicle," which had been promised to the institution by the late Mr. Scanlon, after hearing the Mayor, to whom the matter had been referred, the Com- mittee decided to renounce their claim to same. The propeller of the aeroplane which came to grief at the great flying demonstration on Easter Tuesday has been presented to the Library as a souvenir of the occasion, and was in evidence at iue meeting. It was decided to add the Daily Herald to the list of papers provided in the Reading Room. It was unanimously decided to increase the Librarian's salary by 10s. per week, no ad- vance having been made for 14 years. t

v l- I BONFIRES AND PEACE CELEBRATIONS. To the Editor of the "Abergavenny Chronicle." DKAR SIR,-At a meeting of Members in the House of Commons on February 20th it was decided to enlist the sympathies of the counties and boroughs of Great Britain and Ireland in a scheme for lighting beacons and bonfires on the day officially fixed for the celebration of peace. To further this movement in our part of the country, I was appointed the honorary secretary for Herefordshire and Monmoutbshire. I need hardly point out that this is not a new form of proclaiming events of national im- portance, as it was in this manner that the por-tance, the Spanish Armada and many of our subsequent victories have been celebrated. Should it be possible to trace the existence of the committees which arranged bonfires in 1911 for the Coronation, it would be advisable to call the members together as soon as possible with a view to working on the lines followed on that occasion. It does not appear that a very large sum of money would have to be expended iamakillg one of these beacon fires, which might be arranged by using waste brushwood, but in cases where this is not possible andflares woidd be required the expense would not be great, as the flares are to be sold at the nominal price of 10s. each, and any one beacon is to be limited to eight flares; the rockets cost IS. 2d., iod. and 3d. each, and the handlights 5d. each. A sum of 5s. will have to be paid to defray expenses of organisation, printing and postage, and also the I carriage on the nares. The time fixed for the general illumination throughout England and Wales is 11 p.m. summer time. I shall be pleased to hear from anyone who is in sympathy with this object and who may be willing to form a local committee, or committees to carry out the suggestions set forth in this letter. I am, yours truly, CHARLES T. PULLEY. M.P. Hereford Division. I Lower .Haton, Hereford. +

LLANFOIST. I COXCKRT AND L"SFNTATION. A concert was arranged by the Committee of the Soldiers and Sailors Welcome Home Fund on Monday last, at the Institute, when a presentation was made to Sapper H. Meredith, home on leave from France. The Rev. H. Morice Jones was in the chair. Mr. A. T. Vaughan made the presenta- tion, and Sapper Meredith suitably responded. The committee wish to thank the following artistes who kindly gave their services Miss G. Williams, Miss Matthews, Miss M. Crook, Miss V. Davies, Mr? L. Davies, and Master Iris V. Davies, -M r, L. Davies, and -Nlaster Iris

Abergavenny Free Church Council. I The annual meeting of the Abergavenny Free Church Council was held at the Primitive Methodist Church on Friday evening last, the Rev. J. P. Millward (president) in the chair. Mr. W. Jacobs, the hon. secretary, gave his annual report and reviewed the work of the Council for the past year. In the course of his remarks he said the work of the Council had not been sensational or startling, but was steady and in the right direction, and hoped, now the war was over, that this year would see progress and development in the work. He also took that opportunity, on behalf of the Council, of thanking Mr. W. T. Phillips, the originator and hon. secretary of the Musical Festival, for the admirable manner in which he carried out his duties, and also of congratulating him and the committee on the success of the festival on Good Friday. Hfe hoped this festival would be followed by many such gatherings. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with. The Vice-President, Mr. J. Stedman, was elected president the Rev. E. Rowland, vice-president Mr. E. Foster, J.P., treasurer; Mr. W. Jacobs, hpn. sec; and Mr. W. T. Phillips, assistant hon. sec. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring president, Rev. J. P. Millward, for the able manner in which he had presided for the past two years and also to the other officers.

GOVILON. I PARISH COUNCIL.At a meeting of the above ou Wednesday in last week the Clerk reported that the Rev. D. F. Walters, who was elected chairman at the first meeting of the new Council, had intimated his inability to accept the position, and Mr. W. J. Pritchard was appointed in his place, with Mr. E. Jones. (Brook Farm) as vice- chairman. The Council decided to postpone the question of increasing the Clerk's salary for three months, with a view to the new Council having a fuller understanding of the work of that officer, and that should an advance be granted payment to be retrospective.—A communication from the County Authority asking the Parish Council to co-operate in finding small holdings for any discharged soldiers and ex-ser.vice men who might apply for same. It was dccided to accede to the request, the Clerk reporting that one application had been received. It was I further resolved that at the next meeting the question of formulating rules for the better government of the allotments be fully gone into. MEETING OF ALLOTMENT HOLDERS.—A meet- ing of allotment holders was held on the field on Saturday afternoon, under the presidency of Mr. F- Watlcins, when it was decided to form The Govilon Allotment Association. Mr. G. Hughes was elected secretary, Mr. W. J. Prit- chard treasurer, and Messrs. C. Powell, A. Stockham, F. Hiley, T. Watkins and A. Williams as a committee, to work in conjunction with the I representatives of the Parish Council, who will be chosen at its next meeting. The Secretary read the proposed rules of the Association and these were adopted unanimously. It was de- cided to ask the Parish Council to put a lock on the entrance gate and that each holder be pro- vided with a key for same. The principal rule put forward renders the violator of any of the Association's rules liable to forfeiture of ground without any compensation for produce. w

I ABERGAVENNY STOCK MARKET. I There was a smaller supply of graded stock on Tuesday than the previous week, very few stores I being on offer, probably owing to the May Fair I being held the following day. Twenty-eight cattle were graded and there were tJ7 sheep and lambs, while 28 calves were dealt with under the I Order. There was a small entry of store pigs. Messrs. Straker, Son & Chadwick sold several special entries of store stock, there being a I Y?eleide(I improvement in the trade, no doubt accounted for by the rain having improved the prospects of keep. Couples made up to 93s. and met a good demand. Three-half-year-old bullocks made up to ;(28, but the demand for cows and calves was not so keen. ▲>-

I Abergavenny Horse Show. 1 he prospects for the forthcoming Horse Snow in September are very promising, and important business has already been transacted by the committee. It is intended to introduce a special class for pit horses and the matter has been left in the hands of the secretary, Mr. W. M. Chad- wick. In this class it is hoped to include teams of pitters from the various collieries and give prizes for the best teatns in pit gears, and this should create interest and rivalry in the colliery districts. Special prizes amounting to /30 have already been promised for the class. A further meeting of the General Committee is to be held on Tuesday next, at the Angel Hotel.

———— —— Abergavenny Licensed Victuallers. I BEER PRICES A PROTEST. I A largely attended meeting in connection with the Abergavenny and District Licensed Vic; tuallers' Association was held at the King's Head Hotel on Monday evening, when important business was transacted and proposals were made for the reorganisation of the trade. The meeting was presided over by Mr. H. C. Powell. The following resolution was unanimously carried That this meeting of licensed vic- tuallers strongly protests against the increased prices for beer now being charged to retailers, and pledges itself to support any action taken in this matter by licensed victuallers generally." Mr. Flynn, of Llangrwyney, was elected a delegate to the meeting of the County Associ- ation on the 14th. The Chairman remarked that he was pleased to see a revival of interest in the County Association. Abergavenny took steps to form such an association in 1915, but was not properly supported by the county at that time. Another meeting was fixed for Monday evening next, at the Market Street Chambers. There has been a considerable increase in the membership of the Association latelv. A

Abergaveany on the Pictures. In connection with the flying display at Aber- gavenny at Easter arrangements were made with the Gaumont Company to take a film record of the evolutions. The picture has now been shown at picture houses all over the country and it has been an excellent advertisement for the town, not only by reason of the prominence given to the name of the town, but also because it itteludes fine views of local scenery, with the Blorenge and the Sugar Loaf prominent in the background. One who has seen the picture in the North of England has expressed the opinion to the writer that no better advertisement for the town could possibly be obtained than a film of local scenery, which would surpass in land- scape beauties many of the travel pictures which are screened. ————

ST. MARY'S WAR MEMORIAL. The question of a war memorial in St. Mary's Parish Church has been considered by a com- mittee, who have adopted a scheme for a reredos to be placed behind the holy table, together with a mural tablet containing the names of the fallen This will cost a minimum of /400. It is also proposed to restore the East window to its original shape of a Norman arch, and this will cost a considerable sum. Mrs. Barnett Barker has offered to give the stained glass window, and tenders have been invited for the stone work.

MEMORIAL SERVICE TO RAILWAYMEN. I At bt. John's Parish Church, Cardiff, on Wednesday afternoon, a memorial service was held for railwaymen who have fallen in the war. There was a large attendance from all parts of South Wales and the service was of a most im- pressive character. Among those present were the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk of Cardiff, Sir W. J. Thomas, Bart., and the list of railway officials included Mr. A. T. Cotton (District Traffic Supt., L. & N. W., Abergavenny), Mr. A. T. G. Posnett (Divisional Engineer, South Wales Division, Abergavenny), and Mr. J. P. Jones, of the Engineering Dept., Abergavenny. The Bishop of Llandaff in the course of an address, said that from that district alone 7,111 men from the railways had joined the Army or the Navy, and of these 56 were known to have lost their lives. From all the railways in the country no fewer than 186,475 men had joined the colours, and of these 18,957 had laid down their lives for their country at the call of duty. ♦

Local Lady's Appointment.—Miss Owen Davies, M.A., daughter of the late Rev. John Davies, F.S.A., Pandy, until recently at King Henry VIII.'s Grammar School, Abergavenny, has just been appointed by the War Office as French and German Lecturer to the Army of Occupation on the Rhine, and leaves London for Cologne on Thursday of next week. — +

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES 4 DEATHS. BROWN.—William Christopher John, L.-Cpl. 9th Welsh Regt. (late ist/ird Batt. Mon- mouthshires), previously reported missing, now officially reported killed on or about the 24th March, 1918, after three years' active service. EMBREY.—On the 30th of April, 1919, at Ethelbert Place, Abergaveimy, Rose Embrey, beloved mother of Eliza, Alice, Jack and Tom. Gone, but not forgotten. HARMAN.—On May 7th, at 53 St. Helen's-road, Abergavenny, Mabel, the beloved wife of William Harman. Peace, perfect Peace." IN MEMORIAM. In Proud and Loving Memory of Driver Cliff Davies, killed in action May 18th, 1918. Only son of the late Charles and Amelia Davies, Stanhope-street, and son-in-law of Mr. Brown, late Stationmaster, Llanvihangel. Ever in our thoughts.—Annie and Edd. I -h In Loving Memory of our darling son, I Pte. Ivor Vernon Griffiths, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Griffiths, of 17 Trinity-street, killed at Ypres I May, 1915. There's none can tell the sorrow Of parents thus bereaved But He Who orders all things Knows His people's grief. MATTHEWS.—In Loving Memory of Albert Edward (Bert), the beloved husband of Sadie Matthews, 13 King-street, Abergavenny, who died of pneumonia at No. 6 C.C.S. Hospital, France, on the 15th of May. Deeply mourned.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr. and Mrs. Browri and family desire to tender thanks for the expressions of sympathy received since the date of their sad bereavement. i Asylum Terrace, Abergavenny. Mr. W. Harman and family wish to thank all kind friends and neighbours for expressions of sympathy, and floral tributes, in their sad bereavement. 53 St. Helen's-road. Messrs. Tom and Jack Embrey thank all kind friends for flowers and sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.

Grickhoweff Emergency Hospital as a War Memorial. I LORD GLANUSK'S GENEROSITY. meeting was held at the I'ari>h Hall, c'r:- to (,onsidior the quests n. of a War Memorial for Crickhowell and distri- Lord Glani^k, who presided, said they J.d been asked to meet there to discuss the 1- visability of launching a scheme for a (liStT t memorial to commemorate those of their p,01" boys who had fallen in the war. Few of them, he feared, the re were who had not lost someone near and d^ ear to them, and he felt that whatev r they did he should like it to be for the benefit of the neighboxxrhcKxl in which these brave bov?i lived. (Hear. hear). If they decided to anything comprehensive, and by that he mt, t for the district, he thought it would be generaliy agreed that it should certainly be for the of suffering, because they would then be allow, 1 to apply a portion of certain funds collected T the war to their scheme, also there was t;.e possibility of a grant from the Red Cross Socier The scheme proposed was that they should establish a small Emergencv Hospital in Cri-jt- howell. to serve the whole district, presided owr by a trained nurse, consisting, to start with. f only three or rour beds, where people who are critically ill and required trained nursing and care may be sent on emergency. If tht scheme was approved, as his contribution, he offered Ivy Tower free of cost and the salary of t'e matron for his lifetime 1 applause) in commonc~ ration of his two boys who gave their lives l>r their country. The cost of the upkeep of t^e hospital wouid be about £450 a year, and .3 against that they would have the annual income of funds which they hoped to get from Penvf re and the Red Cross Society. Then he thought they might ask the district ic, Fiib,ril)e as a memorial, which would brine: in j 50 a ve,.r. The churches and chapels would undoubtedly help them, and he might sav that he had a sum from a irietid-Capt. Christie Miller had told him to devote it to any good object, and he was going to hand it over to the fund for the Hospital. (Hear, hear). He was sure they "would get some beds, bedding. &c.. from ti e Demobilisation Committee or the Comity Hospital. V.A.D's might be asked to help and possibly might welcome the opportunity to im- prove their knowledge of nursing. He urged, unity, and remarked that he was sure tli- re would be no difficulty in establishing an re- stitution of usefulness in their midst. Mr. n. l'iric Gordon, who has been acting; s secretary pro tern., read a number of letters from residents from various parishes in the district. It was stated that :.t Llaucllv and Llangynidr there were movements on foot fur war memorials, but welcoming the idea of a Cottage Hospital. The Rector of Llangattock, the Rev. R* M. Cole-Hamilton, said his parishoiners fully a it- proved of the scheme. and the Rev J. I Evans, Vicar of Tretower, spoke in a similar for Tretower. At Lhingennv it appeared there will be support, although Mr. Vv H. Evans and Mr. Newman, of Glangrwyney. thought time should be given to allow their parishioners > discuss the matter. Ultimately a resolution in tavour of n Emergency Hospital, proposed from the ell l' and seconded by the Rev. E. Rowland, Crick- howell, was carried nnaiiiniou'dv. Mr. John Phillips (Uoyds Eank) was ap- pointed secretary and a committee comDrisirg County Councillors, Lord Glanusk, Mr. 'O, T. Christopher. Rev. W. Llewelyn. Rev E. Row- land, Mr. W. G. Jiiiies !chairir- of the Crich- howell R H. Council), Mr. <">wi]yxa C. Jam- > (chairman cf the CrickllowdJ Board of Guardians) Rev. W. Arvon Davies, Re- II P. Somerset, M.A., Mr. R. H. A. Davies. Mr Thos. Yaugha-, Col. J. Rees, D.S.U. -Mr. Pirie-Gordon, \\L-1 power to co-opt. Rev. E. Rowland and Mr. \Y. Towns* r d suggest eel that each parish appoint a representa- tive yearly to act on the committee. The Chairman The suggestion will cert:.n!.y be considered. Subsequently there was an informal meeting of the committee, and Lord < darmsk intimated that he would contribute a further to svt the scheme going.

CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT. 1 Wednesday --rc-fore Mr. Gwilym C. James an 1 Mr. Benjamin Watkins. Cofxcii..]/R SHAKILY FIXED Fran.is Koo- bins, of 12 Coton Crescent, Shrewsbury, w h re-w- b -Lirv, w, charged with soliciting to purchase whisky at* t price in excess of the controlled price Mr. he Davies, of Messrs. Jeffreys & Powell, Brecon.. appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Ministry of Food. and Mr. J. C H. BawdIer, Shrewsbury. defendeA. I'llizabetli Ruck, formerly licensee of the Bell Inn. Llangrwyney, and now of Ua- gvnidr, said that in October last she received a letter from defendant offering to sell her six gallons of whisky at 47s. tnl. per gallon. As the. controlled price was 42S. she eClcksed a cheque for £Ll. I25. i .-)r six gallons. Defendant returned the cheque and stated he had no whisky to sell. —Charles Herbert Lingwood, Inspector, Mid- land Division. Ministry of Focxi, said he saw de- fendant at his home in Shrewsbury on the 28th November. Defendant admitted he had maci-I.- a mistake in quantity and price. He told him that he was a whole time traveller formerly, but was now employed in the Records Office in 1m; spare tinic -Ev Mr. Bowdler Defendant w; quite frank in his statements and informed wit- ness that he was employed in the Records Offic.. I Before the war he understooel he was a whole- time traveller. He admitted that the Orders were involved and difficult to -.inderstand. Mr. Bowdler said defendant was member of t1:c Shrewsbury Town Council and held in hign esteem in that town as a business man and Lr his public services. Was it likely that Robbing would deliberately do a thing such as he w: charged with ? He commented upon the numerous and intricate Orders and contended that they were extremely difficult to interpret. His client, at the time, was only partly employed as a traveller and he assured the Bench that the transaction was a bonafide mistake.—De- fendant admitted making a mistake in the price, but this was due to the various intricate Orders. His firm immediately pointed out the mistake. It was the fixst time he had been in a Police Court.—The Chairman said it was significant that when defendant had whisky to sell, the prie e was 47s. 6d. per gallon but when Mrs. Ruek sent a cheque for the controlled price he had no whisky for sale. The Bench took a serious view of the case and defendant must pay a fine of £ ,0 and Z5 5s. costs.—Mr. Bowdler pointed out that the case had been dragging since October last.— The Chairman said that if the prosecution had been brought earlier, he thought the fine would have been heavier. THE MUZZLING OKDER --Recs Richards, llwyd, Llangynidr. J. H. Leonard, Crickhoweil. and John Price, Ty Llangemiy. were charged with the following offences (i, Allowing a dog to be in a public place without a collar (2) neglecting to provide the dog with a muzzle. All the defendants were iineel ies. in each case, although Leonard contended that the Bencn should differentiate in his particular case the dog had a collar, but unfortunately he had n^ t been able to get his name put on it. ABUSIVE.—Wm. Taylor. High-street, C'ici howell, for using abusive and threatening language to P.C. Kidd was fined £ 1. DISMISSED.—David and William Powell, Abe — hoyway. Llangynidr, were charged with allowing the carcase 01 a sheep to remain unburied.—The Chairman said that as the carcase had only been I exposed for one day the case would be dismissed. Defendants did not, he thought, intend to leave I the carcase unburied.

Cricket Club.-The Abergavenny Cricket Club are commencing their season on Saturday wee.i,: with a match against Gilwern, and an excellent list of fixtures is being arranged. Members have been practising at the nets and it is s^tisfactory to learn that there are several young players coming on, some of whom show much promise- in bowling, a department in which the club ha i usually not been too strong.